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H54.40 – Blindness, one eye, unspecified eye

ICD-10-CM 2027 diagnosis code · Visual disturbances and blindness

Billable code

ICD-10-CM code H54.40

Code: H54.40 (claims format: H5440)
Description: Blindness, one eye, unspecified eye
Billable: Yes – valid for HIPAA-covered transactions
Valid for: Dates of service October 1, 2026 – September 30, 2027 (FY2027)
Chapter: 7. Diseases of the eye and adnexa (H00-H59)
Block: H53-H54 Visual disturbances and blindness
Parent codes: H54 › H54.4

Notes inherited from parent codes

Instructional notes at a category or block level apply to every code below it.

H54 – Blindness and low vision

Excludes1 (not coded here):

amaurosis fugax (G45.3)

Code first:

any associated underlying cause of the blindness

Notes:

For definition of visual impairment categories see table below

H54.4 – Blindness, one eye

Applicable to:

Visual impairment categories 3, 4, 5 in one eye [normal vision in other eye]

Index terms for H54.40

Entries in the ICD-10-CM alphabetic index that lead to this code:

Blindness, one eye

Related codes in H54.4

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code H54.40?

H54.40 is the ICD-10-CM code for blindness, one eye, unspecified eye, in the block H53-H54 (Visual disturbances and blindness).

Is H54.40 a billable code?

Yes. H54.40 is a billable/specific code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.

What category does H54.40 belong to?

It belongs to category H54 – Blindness and low vision.

Source: CDC/NCHS ICD-10-CM FY2027 code files, tabular list and index. Reference only – code assignment must follow the official ICD-10-CM guidelines and documentation in the medical record.